How To Break The Fear & Pain Cycle: 7 Strategies To Regain Control And Confidence In Your Body

What causes chronic pain—and why are some people more prone to it than others? Why is it that some people seem to "bounce back" after an injury, while others remain in pain? Why does your body hurt all the time, even when your scans are normal or your doctor says “you’re fine”?It could be that you have overactive pain pathways.If you’ve ever Googled things like:🔍 “Why am I so sensitive to pain?”🔍 “What causes chronic pain when there’s no injury?”🔍 “Why didn’t my pain go away after surgery?”🔍 “Is my nervous system causing my pain?”…then this episode is going to give you the answers you’ve been looking for.In this episode, you’ll learn:➡️ What overactive pain pathways actually are (and how they make your pain stick around long after the original injury)➡️ Why some people develop chronic pain more easily than others➡️ How trauma, stress, and repeated pain experiences change the way your nervous system responds.➡️ What it means if your pain feels way worse than it "should"➡️ And why it’s not your fault that the pain hasn’t gone awayThis is a must-listen if you’re stuck in a loop of appointments, wondering why nothing is working and no one can give you real answers.📌 Next Steps: If you’d like to get real answers and a personalized plan, let’s talk.Book a free call to see if my proven 5-phase protocol is the right fit to help you repair your overactive pain pathways—without pills, procedures, endless therapies, or mind tricks ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

If you’ve been told to just “live with your pain,” or you feel like no treatment has truly helped long-term, this episode is going to change everything.In this final part of this 3-day series, I reveal the third and most powerful building block to ending pain flares—lowering the overall sensitivity of your pain system. We’re going beyond pain management and quick fixes to actually retrain your pain pathways so you can experience less pain, fewer flares, and more good days.I’ll break down the 7 strategies I teach my clients to calm their overactive pain systems and reduce their baseline pain levels—without pills, endless therapies, or wishful thinking.This is the stuff the medical system doesn’t teach you… but it’s what makes the biggest difference.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why traditional treatments don’t work – and what actually changes your pain pathways✅ Why you can’t rely on a single treatment or “magic fix” to resolve chronic pain✅ The 7 most effective strategies for lowering pain sensitivity✅ How to break free from the push-and-crash cycle and regain control over your life📌 Next Steps: Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol.Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

For 3 years, Katie tried everything—gabapentin, injections, endless therapy sessions—but nothing worked. The pain controlled her life, leaving her frustrated, exhausted, and desperate for relief. 💡 Until she discovered THIS game-changing strategy. In this episode, Katie shares: ✅ Why gabapentin and injections failed her (and why so many women are in the same boat) ✅ The turning point that made her ditch ineffective treatments for good ✅ The one strategy that finally helped her relieve chronic back pain & sciatica ✅ What she wishes she had known sooner If you’ve been stuck in the pain-treatment cycle, wondering why nothing works—this episode is for you. There is a way out. 🎧 Tune in now and discover what finally worked for Katie! 📌 Next Steps: If Katie’s story sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep cycling through failed treatments. If you’re ready to finally address the deeper cause of your pain, let’s talk.  Book a free call to see how my proven 5-phase protocol can help you break free from chronic pain for good. ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

If you feel like your pain flares are unpredictable—like they have a mind of their own—this episode is going to be a game changer. In Part 2 of this 3-part series, I’m breaking down how to prevent pain flares before they even start. You’ll learn why pain isn’t as random as it seems, how to shift your focus from “triggers” to amplifiers, and the exact steps to take control of your pain instead of living in fear of the next flare-up. No one teaches this stuff. Doctors don’t explain it. The medical system isn’t set up to help you with it. But you can start anticipating and preventing flares—and today, I’m showing you how. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why tracking “triggers” doesn’t work – and what to focus on instead✅ The push-and-crash cycle that keeps you stuck in a flare-up loop✅ How to identify the hidden factors making your pain worse✅ How to create a pain prevention plan that actually works📌 Next Steps: Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol.Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

MRIs, nerve tests, and even traditional treatments are completely missing 3 HUGE factors that could be keeping you stuck with ongoing pain. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why your pain is NOT all in your head (and what’s actually happening in your body) ✅ The 3 overlooked causes of persistent pain that won’t show up on scans ✅ What to focus on if doctors, physical therapy, and injections haven’t worked The medical system lags 15-20 years behind the research, so if you’ve been left without answers, it’s NOT your fault. 📌 Next Steps: Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol. Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of pain flares—constantly dreading the next spike in pain, feeling like you have no control over your body, and scrambling for solutions that never seem to work—this episode is for you.In Part 1 of this special 3-part series, I break down what pain flares really are, why they happen (hint: they’re not random!), and how you can start taking control with a simple, actionable plan. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ The Truth About Pain Flares – Why they’re not random and what’s really happening in your body.✅ The Biggest Mistakes people make when a flare hits—and why they keep you stuck.✅ How to Build Your Flare-Up Toolkit – The exact steps to create your personal game plan so you’re never left scrambling.📌 Next Steps: Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol.Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

In this episode, I break down why so many people experience post-holiday pain spikes—especially in January—and the five most common times when pain flares up. Understanding these patterns can help you prepare, reduce anxiety, and regain a sense of control. Key Takeaways: ✔️ If your pain flared up in January, it’s not your fault—it’s a pattern that happens to many. ✔️ Understanding pain flare triggers can help you anticipate, prepare, and reduce their impact. ✔️ Pain flare-ups don’t mean you’re back at square one—they’re part of the process, and they will pass. 📌 Next Steps: Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol. Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

🚨 1 in 5 Women Have Overactive Pain Pathways It blows my mind how most women have never even been told about this. As a pain specialist, I’ve seen far too many women spend sleepless nights researching, terrified that something crucial is being missed. That’s why I created this episode—to reveal the truth about overactive pain pathways so you can stop spinning your wheels with the wrong treatments and finally start seeing real relief. Because when the real issue is overlooked, relief remains out of reach. Listen along to learn: ✅ 7 warning signs your pain pathways are overactive ✅ Why treatments keep failing—and why it’s not your fault ✅ What’s actually keeping your pain stuck and how to fix it 📌 Next Steps: Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol. Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

After 15 years of unending pain, SEVEN knee surgeries, and a CRPS diagnosis, Shannon thought she’d tried it all. But in this episode, she shares the moment she first realized her pain was finally ending – a feeling she describes as freeing, like stepping off a rollercoaster after years of relentless ups and downs.Listen along as Shannon reflects on her recovery journey, including her biggest ah-ha moments and the keys that helped her dramatically reduce her pain in ways she never thought possible.If you’re struggling with pain and searching for hope to keep going, this episode is a must-listen.🌟 Ready to take the first step toward relief?  Book a free call to discuss your situation and how I might be able to help you get results just like Shannon's: Book a Call [CLICK HERE]

In this episode, I'm diving deep into one of the most crucial barriers to overcoming chronic pain: FEAR. If you’re tired of pain dictating your life, it’s time to break the fear & pain cycle for good. I’ll walk you through the 3 most common ways people cope with fear --that actually make pain worse-- and I'll share 7 proven strategies to help you regain control, create a sense of safety, and build confidence in your body—without the constant dread of flare-ups, reinjury, or losing independence. What You'll Learn in This Episode: What the fear & pain cycle is and how it affects your body and mind How fear amplifies pain and why it’s a barrier to recovery 7 specific strategies to overcome fear and regain control, including: Resources Mentioned: Book a Free Call with Me to discuss your specific pain history and how you can apply these strategies to your recovery. Explore More Episodes on Chronic Pain to gain further insights and strategies for managing stubborn pain. Follow me on Instagram for more tips: @paincrusader Don’t Miss This: Hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review and share it with someone who’s also struggling with fear and chronic pain!